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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.49, 12,591.78 and 4,932.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.49, 12,591.78 and 4,932.74 is: 6,807.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.49 : 12,591.78 = 4,932.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.49/12,591.78 = 4,932.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.49x = 12,591.78 × 4,932.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.49x = 62,111,976.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,111,976.88/9,124.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.17

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